868 SOLD Phulkari Shawl with Unique NWFP stylised motifs

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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Superb Phulkari with very pretty motifs in the pallu ends.

Deep Rich red hand woven base cloth

The presence of the rare green silk throughout the textile adds to the aesthetic appeal.

Created in the overall pattern of the Mathurawati style, the triangle along one edge adorns the forehead

Very well made piece!

1930s -1950s

BASE CLOTH COLOR: Rich red

NUMBER OF PANELS IN BASE CLOTH: 3

SIZE:138cm x 240cm

NOTES: 1) Rare green & rare purple Silk used throughout the panels

2) Mathurawati Layout

3) Has Nazar Butti in the end panel

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CONDITION REPORT:

GLOSS:

THREAD LOSS: Minor thread loss of purple & cream silk threads.

STAINS: Some stains on front & back (probably from the textile itself)

HOLES / TEARS / REPAIRS: None seen

UNUSUAL ELEMENTS: Motifs and palette are rare

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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